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|  MIL-T-62735
3.9.10 Lifting and tiedown attachments. When air or rail transportability is specified or
when specified (see 6.2), the vehicle shall have lifting and tiedown attachments. Lifting and
tiedown attachments shall be in accordance with class 1 and 2 or in accordance with class 3 of
MIL-STD-209. Lifting and tiedown attachments shall conform to type II or type III of
MIL-STD-209. In MIL-STD-209G, dated 4 October 1986, replace "maximum shipping weight
(MSW)" wherever it appears with "curb weight." The provisions of 3.5.1 shall not be violated in
installing lifting or tiedown provisions.
3.9.10.1 Tiedown identification. Tiedown attachments shall be identified by stenciling
or other suitable marking. Tiedown markings shall clearly indicate that the attachments are
intended for the tiedown of the equipment on the carrier.
3.9.10.2 Transportation plate. Lifting and tiedown provisions shall include a
transportation plate conforming to composition A (class l or 2) or composition C of MIL-P-514.
The transportation plate shall be have a diagram showing the lifting attachments and proposed
lifting slings, the capacity of each attachment, and the required length and size of each sling
cable. The transportation plate shall have a silhouette of the vehicle showing the center of
gravity.
3.9.11 Silicone brake fluid. When specified for vehicles with hydraulic brakes (see 6.2),
and if available as the manufacturer's standard or optional brake fluid, the brake fluid shall
conform to MIL-B-46176. See 3.3.15. There shall be a plate in accordance with 3.10.5 near the
master cylinder reading: "CAUTION: USE SILICONE BRAKE FLUID ONLY,
MIL-B-46176."
3.9.12 Military tow bar provisions. When specified (see 6.2), all towing devices
required by 3.5.14 shall be such that the vehicle can be towed with the medium duty towbar
conforming to MS 500048. Each towing device and its mountings shall withstand a load of not
less than 34 000 kg (75,000 pounds ) without failure or permanent deformation when the load is
applied at any and all angles up to 45 degrees from the longitudinal axis.
3.9.13 Vehicle class sign kit. When specified (see 6.2), the vehicle shall have a weight
classification sign kit. The sign kit shall conform to MIL-S-40626. The sign shall be mounted
on the front. The sign kit shall be behind the front bumper in a location that does not interfere
with any vehicle function. Unless specific markings to be applied to the sign are specified
(see 6.2), the sign shall be furnished blank.
3.9.14 Military lubricants. When specified (see 6.2), the vehicle shall be operable with
standard military lubricants without adverse effect on vehicle components or reduction in the
warranty. The lubrication intervals shall be only as originally required by the component
manufacturer using commercial lubricants. All lubricants shall be limited to types approved by
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